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That means that successful bettors are also aware of those biases, and they factor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madduxsports.com\/library\/cbb\/when-to-back-a-mid-major-against-a-major-conference-opponent.html#more-2126\" class=\"more-link\"><span aria-label=\"Continue reading When To Back A Mid Major Against A Major Conference Opponent\">(more&hellip;)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The general betting public for college basketball has plenty of biases &#8211; favorites and the over, for example. Oddsmakers are fully aware of those biases, and they adjust the lines accordingly to maximize their chances at profit. 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